An inchworm seeks extension(chǐ huò qiú shēn)

An inchworm seeks extension

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is ch ǐ Hu ò Qi ú sh ē n, which means that an inchworm uses bending to stretch, and it refers to the strategy of retreating to advance. It comes from the book of changes.

Idiom usage

It is used to admonish people that if an inchworm wants to stretch out, he must bend himself.

Analysis of Idioms

Synonym: the bend of an inchworm

The origin of Idioms

In the book of changes, Xici Part 2: "the bending of an inchworm is for the sake of faith."

Idiom explanation

Inchworm: insect name, about 23 inches long, flexing and stretching. The inchworm uses bending to stretch. It refers to the strategy of taking retreat as advance.

Chinese PinYin : chǐ huò qiú shēn